In a surprising move, BioWare has announced it is passing the development of Star Wars: The Old Republic to a new studio. The popular MMORPG has been a staple of BioWare’s portfolio since its launch in 2011, but the company has decided to hand it off to a new studio in order to focus on other projects.

The new studio, Austin-based studio, Little Orbit, will take over the development of Star Wars: The Old Republic. Little Orbit is no stranger to the MMORPG genre, having developed several popular titles such as Adventure Quest 3D and BattleStar Galactica Online. They also have experience with licensed properties, having worked on the Adventure Time and Ben 10 franchises.

BioWare will remain involved in the project, providing guidance and support to Little Orbit. They will also continue to provide updates and content for the game. However, all future development and support will be handled by Little Orbit.

The move comes as a surprise to many fans of the game, as BioWare has been the primary developer of The Old Republic since its launch. However, BioWare has stated that the move is necessary in order for them to focus on other projects.

The transition to Little Orbit is expected to be a smooth one, as both companies have experience in the MMORPG genre. Little Orbit has already begun work on the game, and they have promised to continue to provide updates and content for the game.

Overall, this move is an exciting one for fans of Star Wars: The Old Republic. While it may be sad to see BioWare pass off the development of the game, it is clear that they are doing so in order to focus on other projects. With Little Orbit taking over development, fans can expect to see continued support and updates for the game.